From: Sun City Texas Community Association Date/Time: 2/4/2021 9:00 am Subject: Golf Communicator - Weekly News - Feb. 4, 2021
Golf Communicator
February 4, 2021
Interested in joining a Walking League ?
We would like to begin a walking league in March once Daylight Savings begins. The goal is to have a weekly league that begins at 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. in a single tee format. To begin, this will just be a friendly league without competition. Please send an email to Erik Beyer at [email protected] if you are interested or have any questions.
Practice Facility 'Best Practices'
The practice facilities, as we all know, can take a beating. There are some things that the individual player can do when practicing to assist the turf with a better and quicker recovery. Please click here to see a short video on practice facility etiquette.
Accessing GHIN
The GHIN System now requires a unique email address for each golfer to be able to login to the GHIN.com handicap system. Most golfers currently in the system have an email included in their profile but if you don't, you'll need to contact Erik Beyer at Legacy Hills,[email protected] or call 512-948-7563. The new requirements also involve golfers creating a password to login. The steps to accomplish this are as follows:
Type in your GHIN number or email address, leave the password blank
Click on the "Forgot Password" link at the bottom of the page
Follow the instructions to obtain a link that will be emailed to you so that you can set up a password.
9 Holes vs. 18 Holes
Please ensure that during check-in, you are conveying to the starter whether you plan to play 18 or nine holes that day. If you sign up for 18 and only play nine holes for some reason, please contact the golf shop the same day to inform them of the change. This will help reduce potential mistakes to resident’s accounts. Thank you for your assistance.
Starter Huts now being added to all three courses
As many of you have seen, the new Starter Huts are currently being built at all three courses. We will be receiving the front service windows mid-month due to delays in delivery. Once installed, check-in for play will be performed at the front window of the Huts. There will be a Starter Hut at #1 & #10 at Legacy Hills and White Wing, and Cowan Creek will have one located at the turn. Please stay tuned and we’ll let you know when the windows are open. Thank you!
Golf Course Etiquette
The golf courses are in excellent shape and primed for the Spring growing season. To maintain excellent conditions year-round it is the responsibility of all players, residents and resident guests, to help take care of the golf courses and perform the necessary tasks to repair turf. Please make sure that you have sand and a divot tool with you so you can leave the golf courses in the best condition possible for the players behind you. Please see the videos below from the USGA.
Please click here to watch a short video on repairing divots in the fairway
Please click here watch a short video on repairing ball marks on the putting surface
Disability Flag Holders and the
Two Cart Rule
We’ve had a number of inquiries as to how the “Two Carts off the Path Rule” applies to disability flag holders. Disability flag holders are not exempt from the two cart rule. Disability flag holders retain all allowances granted with the flag but must adhere to the “Two Carts off the Path Rule” as do all other players. If you have any questions, please direct them to Josh Lockhart at [email protected]
" Get Your Ansel Adams On! "
Share your photos from around the golf courses with us. We know some of you are incredible photographers and we would love for you to share your photos with the rest of the community. Please send a photo you shot on one of the three golf courses along with a short description. When sending your picture please send in the highest resolution possible and please provide a title you would like used if selected.We will select one photo per week to post in the Golf Communicator with the photographer’s name and the photo description. The staff is working towards the ability to share all photos submitted on the Sun City Website. We should have an update soon.
Stop by Legacy Hills to see these gorgeous new designs.
Winter knit caps for both men and women - check ‘em out!
Zero Friction one size fits all
Ladies golf gloves only $13.99 -
Tee and Ball Marker included
Due to COVID-19 safety restrictions sales receipts have not been given to residents at time of purchase. All documentation is online and can be accessed by the golf staff management team only.
To process a needed return or exchange, please see Sheila or Erik at Legacy Hills.
You can call to insure they are available. Sheila - 512-948-7564 or Erik - 512-948-7563.
2021 Punch Card and Annual/Combo Pass
available in Golf Shops
In an effort to reduce traffic in the golf shops as much as possible, Golf passes and punch cards for 2021 are now available for purchase by Member Charge in all three golf shops. You can call any of the three golf shops and they can handle your transaction over the phone. The phone numbers for each golf shop are below.
Please contact Josh Lockhart atj[email protected]if you have questions about the fee schedule.
Golf Course
Walking Access
Walking only between the hours of 4 p.m. and sunset is allowed at the following golf course:
Monday, Feb. 8 - Cowan Creek
Monday, Feb. 15 - Legacy Hills
Monday, Feb. 22 - White Wing
Golf Course
Walking Rules
Walking Only
Resident and Resident Guest Only.
Resident guests must be accompanied by a resident.
No bicycles or golf carts.
Pedestrians must stay on the cart path unless to maintain social distancing.
Residents must carry CA issued resident badge or driver’s license.
Pets must be on a leash and you must clean up after your pet.
Please bring a mask with you on your walk. If you can’t maintain six feet physical distancing then put on your mask while passing people and remove it when you are six feet away.
The golf calendars are kept up-to-date and in real-time on the Sun City Texas website under the golf section. They are an excellent tool to keep you aware of upcoming events and daily tee sheet formats. Please reference them frequently to keep yourself informed and prepared for your upcoming play.
Click here to view the Updated Golf Operations Transitional Policies & Procedures Manual.
Check Us Out on Facebook
Attention Sun City Texas golfers! We merged all three of our golf course Facebook pages and Twitter accounts under one “Sun City Texas Golf Clubs” account.
